Senior Remote RF Optimization Engineer - 4G/5G

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote RF Network Optimization Engineer to join a globally distributed team. Handle analysis, tuning, and optimization of 4G/LTE and 5G networks to maximize capacity and coverage from a fully remote setup.

The role requires strong RF knowledge, experience with planning tools (Atoll, Planet) and drive tests (Nemo, TEMS), and the ability to collaborate across time zones. A technical degree and 5+ years in RF are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of RF network planning and optimization experience
• Proven expertise in 4G/LTE and 5G RF performance analysis and tuning
• Proficiency with RF planning tools (Atoll, Planet), drive test tools (Nemo, TEMS), and OSS performance monitoring systems

Responsibilities

• Analyze network performance data (KPIs, drive tests, OSS data) to identify improvement areas
• Develop and implement optimization strategies for 4G/LTE and 5G networks to enhance capacity, coverage, and QoS
• Perform RF planning and design tasks including antenna selection, placement, and parameter tuning
• Conduct simulation and modeling of radio network performance using specialized software
• Troubleshoot RF-related issues such as interference, dropped calls, and slow data speeds
• Collaborate with deployment and operations teams to implement optimization changes
• Prepare detailed reports on network performance, optimization activities, and recommendations
• Stay up-to-date with RF technology advances and mobile network standards
• Evaluate new RF features and technologies for future enhancements

Skills

Python

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

Atoll

Planet

Nemo

TEMS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote RF Network Optimization Engineer to join a globally distributed team. Handle analysis, tuning, and optimization of 4G/LTE and 5G networks to maximize capacity and coverage from a fully remote setup.

The role requires strong RF knowledge, experience with planning tools (Atoll, Planet) and drive tests (Nemo, TEMS), and the ability to collaborate across time zones. A technical degree and 5+ years in RF are essential.